Pickerel Lake (Oconto County)
Pickerel Lake is a shallow, clear headwater lake in Oconto County. It is known for northern pike, largemouth bass and black crappie.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Town of Townsend public accessPublicPublic access with parking, listed on the WDNR lake page. Ramp type not confirmed, so check before towing a large boat.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Pickerel Lake AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Pickerel Lake (Oconto County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Pickerel Lake (Oconto County) ↗Local tips
- The lake is shallow, so fish weed edges and the bog shoreline.
- Depth figure is from a 1977 survey, so use sonar to confirm.
- Check the access first if you plan to launch a trailered boat.
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